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10/10 Excellent
Rhonda F.
20 December 2025
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Rhonda F.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Cabin
Tucked-Away Lakefront Cabin with Wood-Fired Sauna
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10
Popular amenities
- Onsite parking available
- Dog-friendly
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Air-conditioning
- Barbecue
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bunkhouse
2 Queen Beds
Living Room 1
2 Single Beds
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
Upstairs Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area
About this property
Tucked-Away Lakefront Cabin with Wood-Fired Sauna
Less than an hour from Minneapolis, the Loondocks is a sun-soaked, pet-friendly hideout on beautiful Big Eagle Lake. Natural stone steps (NOTE: These are uneven, so do not book if you have mobility concerns!) lead down to the bungalow-style house, a stylish bunkhouse, wood-burning sauna, spacious deck with lake views, and flat waterfront yard. Sip coffee and watch the sunrise, lay out a towel at the end of the dock, or share a meal with the whole family! This is the perfect all-season getaway.
With a master king, three queen beds, and three twins, Loondocks guests can bring the whole family! The Loondocks property also includes a beautifully updated bunkhouse, designed with families in mind, and a wood-burning sauna. Equipped with a canoe, paddle boards, Apple TV, a great collection of kitchen supplies, and kid & dog-friendly features, Loondocks has everything you'd ever need.
With a master king, three queen beds, and three twins, Loondocks guests can bring the whole family! The Loondocks property also includes a beautifully updated bunkhouse, designed with families in mind, and a wood-burning sauna. Equipped with a canoe, paddle boards, Apple TV, a great collection of kitchen supplies, and kid & dog-friendly features, Loondocks has everything you'd ever need.
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About the area
Big Lake
Located in Big Lake, this cabin is on the waterfront. Monticello Country Club and Pinewood Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mississippi River and Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge. Becker Community Center and Wild Woods Water Park are also worth visiting. Waterskiing, power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting nearby.
Big Lake, MN
What's nearby
- Mississippi Drive Park - 13 min drive - 14.2 km
- Becker Community Center - 16 min drive - 21.5 km
- Pebble Creek Country Club - 16 min drive - 22.8 km
- Monticello Country Club - 17 min drive - 18.1 km
- Albertville Premium Outlets - 21 min drive - 31.0 km
Getting around
- Big Lake Station - 14 min drive
- St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional) - 38 min drive
Restaurants
- Bearded Dog - 6 min drive
- SUBWAY - 12 min drive
- McDonald's - 10 min drive
- McPete's Sports Bar and Lanes - 10 min drive
- Newlandenheim - 8 min drive
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Response from VrboOwner on 20 December 2025
Thank you for the 5-star review! You’re right—the stairs definitely add to the rustic vibe, but they can be a challenge at times. We appreciate you mentioning it and are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Have a wonderful holiday season, and we hope to see you back this summer!
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